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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, UTILITY CLOSET WHERE CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE STORED, UNDER SHELVING IN SPACE WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD RESIDUE ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON FRONT DELI PREP COOLER AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIUDE ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OPEN HOLE IN WALL BEHIND FOUNTAIN IN DIDNG ROOM AREA. OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN WALL IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: IBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: RUST NOTED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BED BEHIND COOLER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUST NOTED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BED BEHIND COOLER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/4/24 REPORT 2587608 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND, AROUND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 56 4-301.14: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy SINGLE BURNER CONNECTED GAS STOVE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE RACK OF COOKED CHICKENS (144.5F) IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH INDUSTRUAL TYPE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ON CHICKENS. ALSO NOTED JUICE FROM CHICKEN ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IN CHARGE ON PROPER STORAGE/COOLING TECHNIQUES (I.E, USING ICE AS A MEANS TO COOL, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FAN AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CHICKEN JUICE FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE RACK OF COOKED CHICKENS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH INDUSTRUAL TYPE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ON CHICKENS. ALSO NOTED JUICE FROM CHICKEN ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IN CHARGE ON PROPER STORAGE/COOLING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO REMOVE FAN AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CHICKEN JUICE FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO LOCK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREAWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND, AROUND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SINGLE BURNER CONNECTED GAS STOVE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN FLOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN FLOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN VERIFICATION ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/13/22 REPORT 2559230 NOT CORRECTED. 48- OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OR REMOVE ALL FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT PLASTIC JUG USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE LARGE POT OF BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BANQUET STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN COCA COLA BOTTLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON DINE-IN MENU, TAKE-OUT MENU, AND MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT PLASTIC JUG USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE LARGE POT OF BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BANQUET STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546655 ON 1-19-22:10-MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 53-MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED